SoS: May 2020

awesome shave and pic Gus..

 

Saweeeeet!!!!

 

thank you Gus..i should use it more..

 

Ever-Ready 1912 (England) Razor
Gem SE Stainless Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Palmolive Shave Stick
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave

 

The Herder leapt out of the razor case today. I don’t pick it up often as I find the stainless steel to be a little more harsh. Maybe that’s just me as I’ve gotten more used to it over time. Today’s shave left a wonderful result.

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
T&H Wellington Super Badger
Castle Forbes Lavender Shaving Cream
Friedr Herder 77 Square 11/16
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Only One Change For Tues.(from today's shave that is).

Brush-Jayaruh#59

 

Newly Acquired, Restored, and Honed. I had a perfect 2 pass shave, that left me BDBS. It was like a hot knife through butter, even ATG. Zero issues. This razor has about as thin a grind as I have ever seen.

Razor- Dubl Duck "Goldedge", Solingen Germany.
Brush- B-400, By Tom(@twhite ), Omega Boar knot.
Soap- ARKO stick
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy. Willys Jeep Decanter.

 

cool set upd and pics gents..

 

Barrister and Mann | Citricuyá
Leo Frilot Krakoa | AP Shave Co. Gelousy SHD 28mm (A1)
Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE

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stunning set up and pic Matt..

 

Thank you, Gary.

 

Lovely colours.

 

19 May 2020

* Blackbird Black Oxide OC 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band Ebonite Vesuv Red
* Mystic Water Vetiver/Oakmoss
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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The Merry Mixed Up Month of May!

May 18

Razor - Soviet "Soyuz 1"
Blade -
Soap - Stirling Orange Chill
Brush - Stirling Finest Badger
Post - Alum

Another Monday in the books and another chance to give the Soyuz 1 and Dorco Titan a run. No change in the hardware. But, it's MENTHOL MONDAY so I'll change to Stirling Orange Chill for this Monday and use the Finest Badger brush to make the lather. Still the best badger at the price. Hands down. Took my time with the loading and face lathered to perfection. Grabbed this piece of Soviet engineering with its South Korean engineered blade and went to work. Took my time on three passes, making sure the angle was right and I got a better result than last night. Still a near-BBS but the alum was quieter. In spite of some blade chatter and unevenness, yes, this razor will perform when needed if you possess the patience to learn it. If I remember, I've had this razor for almost the whole time the 30DC has been around, or at least most of it. It's been used more than most probably would be, but it's just a fun thing to do.

Interesting aside for those who don't know - Dorco is a major player in blade and razor manufacturing, and supplies the razors for Dollar Shave Club. I was a member there for about a year before starting down the traditional path. At one point I ordered directly from Dorco and didn't do the membership thing just because it was cheaper. Can't say they don't have good products. Just not top shelf. I will say the blade is still as sharp as it started out and I was able to smooth things out a bit.

Hope you had a great start to the week and that your Tuesday is even better!

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Thank you, sir!

 

awesome..

 

Tews-Day SOTD



Razor: OneBlade GENESIS
Blade: Feather FHS-10 (D2)
Brush: Vie-long Beehive 24mm Horsehair
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Soap: Black Ship Grooming Thomas Tew
Balm: Black Ship Grooming Thomas Tew
Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming Thomas Tew
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awesome shave and pic Guy..

 

Thanks, Gary!

 

Tuesday's Vintage Burma Shave;

• Tatara Masamune OC
• Dorco Prime (3)
• VDH Green Boar
  
• Vintage Burma Shave
  
• VDH Bowl
• Fine Lather Bowl
• Clubman Special Reserve AS/EdC
• Brut Splash On (US Ver)
• Axe Dark Temptation Anti/Deo
• Clubman Firm Hold Pomade
• Clubman Whiskey Woods Body Powder